By the end of the orientation phase, which outcome can be identified for a newly admit-ted patient? The patient will demonstrate:
a. Ability to problem solve one issue
b. Trust in at least one nurse on the unit
c. Positive transference with a staff member
d. Ability to ask for help in meeting needs
ANS: B
Establishing trust in the nurse is a fundamental task of the orientation phase of the relation-ship; thus it is an appropriate outcome to identify. When trust is present, the patient is free to focus on the work and tasks of therapy. The ability to problem solve is an outcome appropri-ate for the working phase. Positive transference would not be an identified outcome. The ability to ask for help would not be an identified outcome for the orientation phase.
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